Guerrilla Warfare (Latin American Silhouettes)

Other than a name crossed out on the inside cover, this is an unmarked copy-" Che Guevara, the larger-than-life hero of the 1959 revolutionary victory that overturned the Cuban dictatorship, believed that revolution would also topple the imperialist governments in Latin America. Che's call to action, his proclamation of "invincibility"-the ultimate victory of revolutionary forces-continues to influence the course of Latin American history and international relations. His remarkable life story has lifted him to almost legendary status. This edition of Che's classic work Guerrilla Warfare contains the text of his book, as well as two later essays titled "Guerrilla Warfare: A Method" and "Message to the Tricontinental." A detailed introduction by Brian Loveman and Thomas M. Davies, Jr., examines Guevara's text, his life and political impact, the situation in Latin America, and the United States' response to Che and to events in Latin America. Loveman and Davies also provide in-depth case studies that apply Che's theories on revolution to political situations in seven Latin American countries from the 1960s to the present. Also included are the political chronologies of each country discussed in the case studies and a postscript tying the analyses together. This book will help students better understand Che's theoretical contribution to revolutionary literature and the inspiration his life and Guerrilla Warfare have provided revolutionaries since the 1960s. This volume is an invaluable addition to Latin American studies and political science courses." -Moderate wear.